Elche CF vs Girona FC, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee Israel Barcena
- Referee Jorge Figueroa
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Girona FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Oct | Getafe CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Oct | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Oct | Valencia CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Elche CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Athletic Club | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Oct | CA Osasuna | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | UD Almeria | A | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Oct | Cadiz CF | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Elche CF this season
Elche CF this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Elche CF
0-15
–/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Elche CF
| Fer Nino | 5 G |
| Buba | 1 G |
| Marc Aguado | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Elche CF welcome Girona FC for this crunch clash at Estadio Martinez Valero.
- 5' Elche CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Elche CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 13' Girona FC make a change. Yangel Herrera trudges off to be replaced by Ivan Martin on 13 minutes.
- 16' GOAL! Pol Lirola scores on 16. Assisted by Alex Collado
- 17' Pol Lirola with the second goal in the match!
- 22' Girona FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 23' Controversy at the stadium! Toni Villa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 28' The referee calls foul for Josan Fernandez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 29' Josan Fernandez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 29.
- 34' Girona FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' A stunning finish from Ivan Martin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 44' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 49' Spain international Pere Milla has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 54' The 37-year-old Bernardo Espinosa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' Time for substitution for Elche CF. Raul Guti is replaced by Ezequiel Ponce.
- 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Elche CF that had 239 games and scored 235 goals.
- 66' What a strike from Valentin Castellanos! The score is 2-2.
- 67' Elche CF make a change. Lucas Boye trudges off to be replaced by Roger Marti on 67 minutes.
- 70' A change in the Girona FC ranks — Valentin Castellanos exits the field as Rodrigo Riquelme enters on 70.
- 71' Gerard Gumbau catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 71.
- 76' Girona FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 81' Edgar Badia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 82' Pedro Bigas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Enzo Roco on 82 minute.
- 83' It is a substitution in Elche CF team. Carlos Clerc is replaced by Nicolas Fernandez on 83 minute.
- 88' Poor challenge from Diego Gonzalez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' Cristhian Stuani catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 89.
- 90' Bernardo Espinosa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Valery on 90 minute.
- 1-2 the final result. Elche CF will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Elche CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 4
- 10
- 23
-
17
Josan Fernandez ↓ Gerard Gumbau 58'
- 13
-
8
Raul Guti ↓ Ezequiel Ponce 58'
- 15
-
3
Enzo Roco ↓ Pedro Bigas 82'
-
9
Lucas Boye ↓ Roger Marti 67'
- 24
Bench
- 1
-
20
Gerard Gumbau ↑ 58'
-
18
Roger Marti ↑ 67'
-
6
Pedro Bigas ↑ 82'
- 5
-
19
Ezequiel Ponce ↑ 58'
- 11
-
22
Nicolas Fernandez ↑ 82'
- 26
- 27
Coach
Sergio Mantecon
Girona FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 13
- 14
- 5
-
12
Toni Villa ↓ Cristhian Stuani 70'
- 16
- 22
- 9
-
21
Yangel Herrera ↓ Ivan Martin 13'
-
11
Valery ↓ Bernardo Espinosa 90'
- 4
Bench
-
7
Cristhian Stuani ↑ 70'
-
2
Bernardo Espinosa ↑ 90'
- 25
- 1
-
23
Ivan Martin ↑ 13'
-
17
Rodrigo Riquelme ↑ 70'
- 3
-
8
RamonTerrats Espacio ↑ 90'
- 26
- 36
Coach
Michel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Valentin Castellanos | 2 |
| Pol Lirola | 2 |
| Oriol Romeu | 1 |
| Arnau Martinez | 1 |
| Alvaro Rodriguez | 1 |
| Ivan Martin | 1 |
Head to Head
Elche CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15
Elche CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Girona FC xG
I would bet for:
Elche CF or Girona FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Girona FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Elche CF or Draw
57%
Draw or Girona FC
71%
Elche CF or Girona FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Elche CF
| Handicap | Elche CF covers | Push | Girona FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 22% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Elche CF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Girona FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

